University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of a telephonic counseling program in a safety net hospital
We present the development, structure, and outcomes of the Telephonic Counseling for Depression and Anxiety (TCDA) program and describe how it increases access to quality care within a safety net hospital. TCDA was developed ... -
Factors predicting length of stay on an inpatient psychiatry unit in an urban safety net hospital
Inpatient length of stay (LOS) has been used as a proxy for efficiency of health care delivery and overall quality. The purpose of this study was to identify modifiable factors that contribute to increased length of stays ... -
Psychology in white coats : training and practice opportunities in consult liaison psychiatry
The psychiatric Consult Liaison (CL) service in a general hospital setting provides a fertile environment for psychological service and training. There is significant potential for future growth, both in terms of including ... -
Trauma-informed program development on an acute inpatient psychiatric unit
Trauma-Informed Care holds promise for improving inpatient psychiatric care through a number of mechanisms, including increasing patient satisfaction and reducing seclusion/restraint episodes and patient assaults. We ... -
Implementation of an integrated perinatal mental health program in a federally-qualified health center : a national model of perinatal care in vulnerable populations
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are the most common complication of pregnancy and have long-term implications for both mother and child. In vulnerable patient populations such as ours at a Federally-Qualified ... -
Implementation of integrated behavioral services and training in urban pediatric primary care
The high prevalence of behavioral health problems in ethnically-diverse, lowincome youth can have negative effects on their developmental trajectories and health. This population typically has limited access to psychological ... -
Assessment of medical decision-making capacity : impact on rates of consultation and involuntary commitment at a safety net hospital
One of the most common questions posed to hospital behavioral health consultants is whether a patient has the capacity to make medical decisions. Such consultations are typically requested in complex clinical situations ... -
Using the behavioral activity rating scale as a vital sign in the psychiatric emergency service
Psychiatric emergencies constitute over 12% of emergency department visits. Standardized measures like the Behavioural Activity Rating Scale (BARS) assist clinicians in more quickly identifying and treating agitation. We ... -
Completer's analysis of an integrated psychiatric/substance treatment for adolescents and young adults
At least 80% of youth in treatment for substance use disorders have co-occurring psychiatric disorders. However, there are few treatment models that integrate psychiatric and substance treatment for youth. To address the ...
